Draft Proposal/Bill

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PROPOSAL

 

Perpetrator Reformation (Prevention of Recidivism and Violence Against Persons With and Without Disability) and Obligatory Compensation Act

 

Short Title

Perpetrator Reformation and Obligatory Compensation Act

 

Proponent

Ernesta R. Gibbs

 

Drafted

by

Ernesta R. Gibbs

January 2014, Bridgetown, Barbados

Revised: June 19, 2018

 

 

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DRAFT BILL

To

The Parliament of Barbados

Date…………………..

 

A Private Bill Entitled

PERPETRATOR REHABILITATION BILL

 

 

 

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Perpetrator Rehabilitation Bill

 

OBJECTIVES AND REASONS

This Bill would establish the Perpetrator Reformation (Prevention of Recidivism and Violence Against Persons With and Without Disability) and Obligatory Compensation Act

Concerning the rights and freedoms of persons, the enhancement of personal and familial standards, a renewal of the legacy of human values that includes forgiveness within the homes and the wider society, mindfulness of the welfare of others, and the governance of social behaviour for the sake of promoting and sustaining a universal spirit of peace.

 

 

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Perpetrator Rehabilitation Bill

 

 PROPOSAL

Perpetrator Reformation (Prevention of Recidivism and Violence Against Persons With and Without Disability) and Obligatory Compensation Act

 

ARRANGEMENT OF SECTIONS OF THE ACT

Preamble

Interpretation

Title

SECTION I: PARTS I TO II: PROTECTION OF VICTIMS FROM RECIDIVISM

PART I — DISCERNMENT OF COMPULSORY SHELTER BY THE POLICE FORCE

1.1  Primary Shelter

1.2  Secondary Shelter

1.3  Medical Intervention and Shelter for Persons who Suffer Injury or Loss

1.4  Further Compulsory Police Shelter

PART II — VICTIMS’ POWERS CONCERNING PERPETRATORS: RESTORATIVE JUSTICE

Honorary Custodian Statute

2.5  Title of Honorary Custodian of the Perpetrator

2.6  Ceremonial Locking and Unlocking of Handcuffs

2.7  Ornamental Symbols of Pardon and Reconciliation

Ceremonial Attire

2.8  Explanation

2.9  Supremacy of Law, Rights and Freedoms

2.10  Rehabilitation Oath of Release

Rehabilitation Offence

2.11  First Offence of Rehabilitation

SECTION II: PARTS III TO VII: REHABILITATION STATUTE

PART III — POST-INCARCERATION RELIEF THROUGHOUT REHABILITATION

Sub-Part A — Socio-rehabilitative Mentorship

3.12  Life Coaches: 1

3.13 – 3.14  Life Coaches: 2

3.15  Composition of Life Coaches

Sub-Part B — Coping Skills

3.16  Psychological Issues

Sub-Part C — Disbursements

3.17  Exclusive Endowment

3.18  Monthly Grant

3.19  Vouchers

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3.20  Accumulated Disbursements

Sub-Part D — Travel

3.21  Travel Without Charge

3.22  Suspended Bus Pass

3.23  Issuing of Confirmed New Bus Pass

3.24  Confirmed Bus Pass

3.25  Return and Renewal of Bus Pass

3.26  Denial of Classified Ex-Prisoner Bus Pass

Sub-Part E — Rehabilitation Travel Misdemeanor

3.27 – 3.29  Boarding and Disembarking Times Misdemeanors

3.30  Late Return of Bus Pass

PART IV —  CLASSIFIED OFFENDERS:  DEFINITIONS

4.31  First Offender Against the State

4.32  Second Offender Against the State

PART V — COMPOUND OFFENCES AGAINST THE STATE  BY A SECOND OFFENDER  (HEREINAFTER NAMED THE SECOND OFFENDER)

Penalties:  Regulated Fining and Re-incarceration

5.33  Rehabilitation Offences

5.34  First Offence of Rehabilitation

535  Penalty for First Offence of Rehabilitation

5.36  Second Offence of Rehabilitation

5.37  Penalty for Second Offence of Rehabilitation

5.38  Third Offence of Rehabilitation

5.39  Penalty for Third Offence of Rehabilitation

5.40  Fourth Offence of Rehabilitation

5.41  Penalty for Fourth Offence of Rehabilitation

5.42  Suspension of Rehabilitation

5.43.1. – 5.43.3.  Current Misdemeanor

5.44   Waiver by the State to Full Claim

5.45  Fifth Offence of Rehabilitation

5.46  Penalty for Fifth Offence of Rehabilitation

PART VI — COMMUNITY SERVICE BY A SECOND OFFENDER

6.47  Extended Community Service

6.48  Breach of Orders Concerning Community Service

6.49  Habitual Law-Breaking and Recidivism

PART VII— FINALITY – FAILURE TO REFORM

7.50  Temporary Outpatient Psychiatric Care

7.51  Definitive Inpatient Psychiatric Detention

7. 52  Definitive Permanent Incarceration

7.53  Privilege-of-Leave Day Pass to Visit

7.54  Privilege of Leave for Familial Reunion

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SECTION III

PART VIII — COMPENSATION

Perpetrator Obligation for Exclusive Compensation and Reparations

8.55.1. – 8.55.2.  Adult Without Disability, Impairment or Legal impediment

8.56.3. – 8.56.4.  Adult With Disability, Impairment or Legal impediment

8.57.5 – 8.57.6.  Child Without Disability, Impairment or Legal impediment

8.58.7. – 8.58.8.  Child With Disability, Impairment or Legal impediment

8.59.9. – 8.59.10.  Young Person Without Disability, Impairment or Legal impediment

8.60.11. – 8.60.12.  Young Person With Disability,  Impairment or Legal impediment

Implementation

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